After 50 years of failed policy, President Obama has shown real leadership in moving U.S.-Cuba relations into the 21st century. This historic change has enormous ramifications for the future. Click to view more WOLA resources on Cuba.

Crime and violence are some of Latin America's most troubling problems. WOLA works for comprehensive reform to address root causes of violence and ensure effective, accountable police and judicial systems. Click here to learn more.

After a half century of intense violence, Colombia may be nearing the end of its internal armed conflict. WOLA is pleased to announce the launch of a website to track progress on Colombia's peace talks. Visit www.ColombiaPeace.org for analyses and updates on the peace negotiations underway.

WOLA is a leading advocacy organization advancing human rights in the Americas, and our work has a profound impact on some of the most critical issues facing the region. By making a donation today, you become a part of WOLA’s innovative work.

Last year, the issue of Central American children fleeing violence made headlines in the United States. But unlike unaccompanied minors from Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras, Mexican children rarely get an opportunity to tell their story before an immigration judge.

In this taped event, leading drug policy reform advocates, experts, and former officials share their analyses of the current trend toward legal, regulated marijuana markets and the tensions these initiatives have with existing international legal commitments.